20 Best Tweets About the Death of Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher is trending on Twitter. The reactionary tweets are diverse, which is no surprise considering the Iron Lady’s substantial political legacy. Included are some of her greatest quotes, respect from celebrities, and the brief story of how Twitter reacts when someone from Britain dies (and Americans don’t know who she is).

1. Obama sees Thatcher as inspiring.

“She stands as an example to our daughters that there is no glass ceiling that can’t be shattered.” —Obama on Margaret Thatcher’s passing

10. Sarah Palin commenting on her death. It’s not clear she knew much about the woman.

We’re deeply saddened at the loss of Margaret Thatcher.While the Iron Lady is sadly gone, her iron will, her… fb.me/xw6EiaYl

Here’s the full facebook post:

We’re deeply saddened at the loss of Margaret Thatcher. While the Iron Lady is sadly gone, her iron will, her unfailing trust in what is right and just, and her lessons to all of us will live on forever. She was a trailblazer like no other. We lost an icon, but her legacy, as solid as iron, will live on in perpetuity.